Maryland — Which LLC Documents Will a Bank Accept to Confirm a Sole Member?
How to prove LLC ownership to a bank in Maryland Detailed Answer This section explains the paperwork banks commonly accept in Maryland when you need to show that a family member was the sole member (owner) of a limited liability company (LLC). This is a general guide to help you prepare. It is not legal […]
Read article →How to Demand an Accounting of Estate Assets During Probate in Maryland
Understanding Your Right to an Estate Accounting in Maryland Detailed answer — how to get a full accounting during probate under Maryland law This section explains who can demand an accounting, what an accounting includes, when and how you can ask the court for one, and what remedies are available if the personal representative (executor/administrator) […]
Read article →How to Qualify as Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Maryland
Can I be appointed administrator of my sibling’s Maryland estate if they died without a will? Short answer: In Maryland, a person who wants to administer a sibling’s estate when the sibling died intestate (without a will) usually petitions the Register of Wills in the county where the decedent lived. The court gives appointment priority […]
Read article →Maryland: Can I Recover Funeral Expenses and Other Pre-Administration Costs?
Recovering Funeral Expenses and Pre-Administration Costs in Maryland — FAQ Short answer Yes — in Maryland a person who pays a decedent’s funeral or other reasonable expenses before the estate is settled can generally seek reimbursement from the estate. To get paid you must preserve proof (bills, receipts, contracts), present your claim to the personal […]
Read article →Maryland — Can an Estranged Spouse Claim from an Estate If the Divorce Wasn’t Final?
Can an estranged spouse still claim from an estate if the divorce wasn’t finalized? Short answer: Yes — under Maryland law, an estranged spouse who remains legally married when their spouse dies is still the surviving spouse for probate and intestacy purposes. That person typically retains rights to an intestate share, certain statutory allowances, and […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died in Maryland (MD)?
How to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed in Maryland Quick answer: In Maryland, when one or more co-owners named on a joint survivorship deed die, title usually passes automatically to the surviving joint owner(s) by operation of law. To update the public land records you will typically record a certified death certificate and […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how they calculated my share of the estate? (MD)
What to do if a Maryland personal representative sends a payment without explaining how they calculated your share Detailed answer — your rights and practical steps under Maryland law When a personal representative (also called an executor or administrator) distributes money from an estate without explaining how they calculated each beneficiary’s share, you have rights. […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (MD)
Proving Next of Kin and Qualifying as Administrator in a Reopened Maryland Estate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Maryland probate practice and is not legal advice. Consult a Maryland probate attorney for advice about your specific case. Detailed Answer — What you must prove and documentation to gather When […]
Read article →How can I reopen my father's closed estate in Maryland (MD) so I can be appointed as administrator?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Maryland you usually reopen a closed estate by filing a petition with the Register of Wills / Orphans’ Court in the county where the original probate occurred asking the court to reopen the estate and to appoint a personal representative (administrator). The exact documents, notices, and procedures depend on why […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing the probate? – MD
What to do if the original estate administrator died before completing probate in Maryland Short answer: In Maryland you must secure the estate, notify the Register of Wills or Orphans’ Court, and ask the court to appoint a successor personal representative (administrator or executor). The court will follow Maryland law and local rules to choose […]
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